Muhammad

Died 632

Prophet of Islam born in Mecca.

• 570 CE

  Muhammad born

  Prophet of Islam born in Mecca.

• 610–632 CE

  Rise of Islam

  Revelations to Muhammad; rapid expansion.

• 622 CE

  Hijra

  Muhammad's migration to Medina; Islamic calendar starts.

• 632 CE

  Muhammad dies

  Succession crisis; Islam splits.